Happy International Cello Day! Videos by Anna Jarvis

Links: Larimar, Video above courtesy of Larimar The Band

Links: Mark Martyre, Video above courtesy of Mark Martyre

Links: The Rest, More Stories from the Rest, Video above courtesy of The Rest

Links: Anna Jarvis, More Anna Jarvis Stories, More Cello Days Videos

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Hamilton's Amber Edgar Stirs the Senses With "Good Will Rise'

Exquisitely layered and emotive, Good Will Rise, the four song EP from Hamilton singer/songwriter, Amber Edgar, will stir the senses.  Lyrically and musically, the recording's very well-crafted and inspiring.

With an almost cinematic flair, each alt-folk/pop tune paints a mental picture of mourning, loss and redemption.  Though sometimes dark, Amber manages to inject the songs with a bit hope and meaning as well.

Helping along the way are Adam Bentley and Anna Jarvis (formerly of The Rest), Bill Majoros of Foreign Films, Troy Dowding, Karijn DeJong, Kori Pop, and Jordon Mitchell.  They make amazing contributions to the stunning density and artistry of the sound.

The EP is available through her Bandcamp page.




Video above courtesy of Amber Edgar

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EXTRA MINI-REVIEWS!

Some recordings escape our radar, so occasionally we'll be catching up with some mini-reviews!

Amber released the Honey and Sorrow single in 2013.  Both the main song and the "B-Side" Troubles, are infectious numbers featuring her wonderful lyrics.  It's available via Bandcamp.

Video above courtesy of HolaHamOnt

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Blast from the Past: Amber Performs on Kori Pop EP

Links: Amber Edgar, More Amber Edgar Stories, More Releases

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New Dark Mean EP: Samuel the Pheonix

Samuel the Pheonix, the new EP by Hamilton indie-folk band, Dark Mean is quite simply a work of art!  The four songs create a moody, atmospheric, edgy, alt-folk masterpiece.

With emotive vocals and unique musical arrangements, the band prove that they have something different to offer than just cookie cutter tunes.  This is a rare sonic experience.

Kori Pop, Adam Bentley (The Rest), Anna Jarvis, Cat Higgins, Bryan Gibson, and Troy Dowding help the guys out in forging this amazing music. It was also recorded, mixed, and produced by Michael Keire.

So if you feel like listening to something one of a kind, you can download the EP through their Bandcamp Page, eMusic or  iTunes, 

Videos below courtesy of Dark Mean.





Links: Dark Mean, More Dark Mean Stories, More Releases

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2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards Nominees

Recently, the nominees for the 2014 City of Hamilton Arts Awards were unveiled.  Many deserving local artists (divided into Established and Emerging sections) are up for these prestigious accolades.  Winners will be announced at a FREE ceremony at Theatre Aquarius on May 29, 2014.

Of course, the music category would be of main interest to our readers and there are some amazing local musicians listed:

Established

• Nathan Fleet
• Brielle Goheen (Blazing Fiddles)
  
  
  
  Video above courtesy of The Aboudreau
  
  
• Ruth Sutherland (Scantilly Plaid)
• Lori Yates
  
  
  
  Links: More Lori Yates Stories, Video above courtesy of Michael Hickey
  

Emerging

• Mike Cotton 
• Taylor Evans 
• Sara London
• Mimi Shaw
  
  
  
  Links: More Mimi Shaw Stories, Video above courtesy of Eleanor Jodway
  

The Arts Administration category is also jam packed with nominees involved in the local music industry.

Established

• Nathan Fleet
• Jeremy Freiburger
• Astrid Hepner
• Barbara Patterson
• Madeline Wilson

Emerging

• Adam Bently (The Rest)
• Dejehan Hamilton
• Sheila Milligan
• Laura Walker

Click here for a full listing of the nominees. 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

Links: Hamilton Arts Awards, More Hamilton Arts Awards Stories

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New Episode of Ensemble on YouTube (Adam Bentley, Max Wray, Sarah Beatty, Dylan Hudecki)

Links: More Ensemble Episodes, Video courtesy of Cable 14

Bonus videos below



Links: Sarah Beatty, More Sarah Beatty stories, Video courtesy of Hamilton Guitar Association



Links: Cowlick, More Cowlick Stories, Video courtesy of Cowlick



Links: Max Wray, More Max Wray Stories, Video courtesy of Collette S



Links: The Rest, More Stories from the Rest, Video courtesy of Shotgun Jilly

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The Rest@Supercrawl (September 10, 2011)

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More Supercrawl Videos

• Caretakers
• Dinner Belles (includes CD Review)
• Photos

Bonus videos


THE REST - John Huston from Mitch Fillion (southernsouls.ca) on Vimeo.
Above video courtesy of Southern Souls





Above videos courtesy of the Rest.

Links: The Rest, More Stories from the Rest

Adam Bently@Bishop's Park (August 11, 2011)

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Click for the site of Adam's rock band, the Rest